--- title: Vatican Museums Tour with Sistine Chapel | Semi-Private & Private lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 205 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.73 reviews: 143 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, it, es] rank_in_category: 101 of 145 (Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/vatican-museums-tour-with-sistine-chapel-semi-private-private/ --- # Vatican Museums Tour with Sistine Chapel | Semi-Private & Private **Guidekin's take:** The Museums and the Sistine Chapel in a semi private group or with a private guide, with headsets, tickets and fees all in, for people who want the collections without the Basilica leg. It costs €205 per person, food, pickup and tips are not included. Security checks can add a wait, and disabled visitors enter free by going straight to the entrance. ## Overview • See Michelangelo's miraculous frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. • Admire the masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and more. • Travel through centuries of history. • Explore ancient civilizations from Europe and beyond. • Visit the Belvedere Courtyard and the Octagonal. ## Key facts - Price: from €205 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.73/5 from 143 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: City Rome Tours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | SMALL GROUP TOUR / ENGLISH | €205 / person | English | - | | PRIVATE TOUR | €450 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English | - | ## What's included - Headsets to hear the guide clearly. - Tour Guide - Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Entrance Tickets - All taxes, fees and handling charges. ## Not included - Food and drinks - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **City Rome Tours** (10m; admission included) - Meet your Tour Guide at the meeting point and enjoy a 15 minute introduction of the smallest state in the world! 2. **Vatican Museums** (2h; admission included) - Explore the Vatican museums with your expert guide. 3. **Sistine Chapel** (20m; admission included) - Your professional tour guide will give you time to admire the beautiful Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo. 4. **St. Peter's Basilica** (30m; admission included) - Enjoy free time to explore St. Peter's Basilica. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 10 start times between 09:00 and 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point The meeting point is located a 3-minute walk from Cipro metro station and a 5-minute walk from Ottaviano metro station ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements. - Please note: All guests must go through airport-style security checks. During peak season and off-peak hours, wait times at security checkpoints can be up to 30 minutes. - Visitors with a disability certificate of 67% or more enter the Vatican Museums for free. If the visitor is not self-sufficient, one companion also enters for free. These free tickets cannot be booked online and do not require a reservation. Simply go directly to the Vatican Museums entrance ## How it compares in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours Ranked **#101 of 145** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel/?format=md) — 4.99 (1486) 2. [rome-complete-early-morning-vatican-tour-small-group](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-complete-early-morning-vatican-tour-small-group/?format=md) — 4.94 (2766) 3. 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